Bush Gardens Dam

TR-SALUDA RIVER· Lexington, South Carolina· 15 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bush Gardens Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage	8 acre-ft
Normal Storage	5 acre-ft

Surface Area	1 acres
NID ID	SCD5059

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: October 5, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

LARRY AND BETTY MORRISON;MAGAN L SIER TRUST;PRASHANT KATIYAR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bush Gardens Dam?

Bush Gardens Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bush Gardens Dam?

Bush Gardens Dam is owned by LARRY AND BETTY MORRISON;MAGAN L SIER TRUST;PRASHANT KATIYAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bush Gardens Dam?

Bush Gardens Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bush Gardens Dam?

Bush Gardens Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bush Gardens Dam last inspected?

Bush Gardens Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.